This workshop is a 3 hour printmaking introducing you to linocutting and carving as well as inking and printing. It will be running Thursday 20th February in my shop and open studio on The Old High Street, Folkestone - 6.30-9.30pm.
Before the class you will receive an
- Invite to my 96,000+ facebook group to share ideas, inspiration, images, etcetera.
- Invite to Pinterest boards for inspiration so you can prepare designs of your own beforehand if you would like to. Themes include floral, nude, tatoo and sea-side.
The class itself
In this workshop you will learn how to safely carve, transfer designs and test print a linocut in black and white, under the expert guidance of Fabia Goff.
Linocut is a printmaking technique, similar to 'potato printing' or 'wood carving' which can easily be practised at home. Although the basic principles of linocut are easy to learn, there are details, techniques and so on a beginner needs to know in order to produce successful prints.
During the workshop you will learn:
- How to keep safe while carving,
- How to make different marks with various tool heads,
- How to carve your first ever lino block,
(which will be started off for you so you to take away the stress of 'where to start' and making that first mark),
- Walk through of how to transfer designs onto future linoleum blocks,
- Show you how to ink your carved block and transfer a test print.
By the end of the workshop you will have a test print(s) of your print (A6 size) to take home and the knowledge and skills to continue making linocuts at home.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some previous experience. Maximum class size is 5 people.
Materials included
x2+ Small tester linoleum blocks (to practice carving and marks)
x1 A6 Partially carved linoleum block (east carve linoleum)
Refreshments
Pencils, rulers, tracing paper, linocut tools, testing ink and paper
You will need to bring
Ideas, creativity and any linocut tools or pieces you may have already started.
When
6.30-9.30pm Thursday 20th February
Where
Fabia.H.Goff, 67 The Old High Street, Folkestone
About the Tutor
Fabia Goff has been making linocuts for fourteen years and has many years of teaching experience. She is an award winning pattern designer and artist with artwork featured in Wolf&Badger, designs in John Lewis, Laura Ashley and more. Find more of her art and designs in:
- Canterbury Cathedral Gift Shop in Canterbury,
- The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge in Canterbury,
- Redrock Gallery in Faversham and
- Worldwide online.
About The Shop
The venue is in the centre of town, on cobbled colourful street; The Old High Street, minutes from Folkestone Harbour Arm, Sunny Sands and wonderful nature walks (The Warren) and parks.
Words of encouragement
You don't have to be the next Van Gogh to come along - the partially and ready-to-carve blocks are there to help you get going and some designs prepped for easy transfer. I will open the chat for questions or if you need help - all you need is to bring some excitement, openness and maybe a few friends?
Class open to age 12+ with adult accompaniment for under 18s.
Private and corporate workshops can be booked for groups of 2-10 - please message me for prices with the date you have in mind.